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Chris McCandless longed for independence and freedom from the life he was living and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. Jon Krakauer, the author of Into the Wild, begins the book by giving the reader a narration of his journey ,then shortly after changes into a mystery by telling the reader of a dead … Read more
Walking into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center I could feel my palms getting sweaty, my heart racing, my body started shaking, an anxiety attack was creeping up. I started looking different directions figuring out how I could make a run for it, how I could stop my mind from racing, how I could get … Read more
Gender roles set a standard for how every person is supposed to behave according to their sex. These expectations are based on stereotypical traits and there are often consequences for not following the norms. Shakespeare’s Macbeth gives evidence of how men and women were perceived during the Elizabethan era and what would happen if they … Read more
Hamlet William Shakespeare develops the characters themes throughout Throughout the story there’s many different themes, but theres one in particular that stands out to me and that’s Horatio’s friendship. This friendship is very different from most because of his actions. Shakespeare constructs horatio friendship through a positive appeal. Throughout the story shakespeare implies literary terms … Read more
Assess the reign of Hatshepsut Hatshepsut is arguably Egypt’s most distinguished pharaoh, with her reign during the New Kingdom being a successful one in which Egypt flourished and prospered. Her ascension as pharaoh was plagued with controversy as she was a female who directly challenged ‘maat’, the Egyptian concept of balance and order, by rising … Read more
A student’s success is hard to define because every individual has different ideas of what is success. Students usually think of success as getting a passing grade, but the schools could define it as students getting a high GPA, and a good citizenship grade, along with a lot of other standards. But schooling, let alone … Read more
Play It As It Lays: Life Unscripted (DRAFT) Maria Wyeth is an actress, a beaut, a dimming star, a schizophrenic, and beyond that a untraditional loving mother to Kate, her daughter. The way Joan Didion writes “Play It As It Lays” in satirical way upon Hollywood lifestyle is tantalizing the mind to think that Hollywood … Read more
For such a complex concept a direct definition leaves more questions than answers. When a species changes biologically over time, evolution guides the process. All living species on earth effect one and other, during the evolutionary process. We depend on that change for our change and they depend on us to affect their change (Park, … Read more
Throughout the poem, Hughes places contrasting phrases, similar to a paradox, alongside one another. With this technique, he hints at his hopes for a better America unlike the one that is currently taking place around him. Diction is used in the telling of the poem, to establish a dramatic element of dialogue that is felt … Read more
I woke up to the sound of my alarm going off. “Would you turn that shit off. ” I heard James Kennedy, my foster father, yell. I quickly stopped my alarm and got up to walk downstairs. While walking down the stairs i slipped and fell straight on my ass bone. “Why can’t you even … Read more
In both The Bell Jar and A Brief History of Time, the authors utilize figurative language. In The Bell Jar, Esther is overcome with a sense of helplessness when she is checked into a mental asylum. In her demented mental state she says, “It wouldn’t have made once scrap of a difference to me, because … Read more
“Distinctively visual texts use figurative language and other language devices to engage the responder and invite him/her to explore different places and experiences. ” Discuss the construction of images in relation to two of the short stories, which you have studied, and one related text. Distinctively visual texts are often used by composers to evoke … Read more
Being in a pandemic is scary. It’s not something you’d ever wish on your worst enemy. You never know where your next meal will come from, or what you’d have to do to get it, or if it’ll ever come at all. There are robbers everywhere, taking advantage of this awful situation and being selfish. … Read more
The star-crossed gnomes meet in a garden while Juliet was trying to sneak a flower back to her side and Gnomeo was on a mission to poison the well water when they find out they’re from different gardens. This parallels to the act of Romeo crashing a Capulet party and meeting Juliet, them falling quickly … Read more
Argyles Theory towards Communication Argyles theory contains six stages that brake down the way people communicate. This makes it easier for people to understand who they are communicating with, as one of the stages allows you to think before you speak. So you can communicate in the appropriate manner to suit an individual’s needs. (Moonie, … Read more
As Hideo Kojima says, “Genetic engineering is a result of science advancement, so I don’t think that in itself is bad. If used wisely, genetics can be beneficial, but they can be abused, too. ” Genetic Engineering is a new type of science which allows the editing of genes. The author of Brave New World, … Read more
The concern for the safety of your child in a college campus or university will most likely be your number one priority. In the case that you do not have a child and you are that person in the university, you might always want to watch your back. According to a “statistical analysis of more … Read more
“How would you guys feel about moving? ” Those words both excited and frightened me. They were not surprising to hear, as there had been hints that it might happen for a long time, but I was still shocked. Leaving my home of twelve years, where I had gone through school, made friends, and grown … Read more
In Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, we hear a story of a beautiful woman, Janie. Janie, as a child, is introduced to an idea of love and ever since wishes for romance. As she grows older, Janie runs into difficulties due to her gender. She ends up marrying two men, Logan and … Read more
Throughout history, the American society had always been male chauvinistic, meaning men were often given prejudiced loyalty based on just the fact that they were men. Men were superior to women in all aspects of life, including receiving an education, have a voice in politics, and even the life at home. It wasn’t until the … Read more
Fatigue. Explosions. Blood. Guts. Death. These are only a few of the horrid images that the World War I soldiers endeavoured. Serving in war is not for the faint of heart or those considered not able to stomach the sight of gore and dead bodies every step. In the story, All Quiet on the Western … Read more
Healthy people 2020 objectives related to adolescent is to reduce use of cigarettes use by adolescents by 3. 5 percent and the initiation of cigarette use by 2 percent. Another goal would be to reduce the number of adolescents that are exposed to cigarette smoke by 4. 5 percent. Statistics from Healthy People 2020 show … Read more
Science leads to medical, and technological advances, and even the modification of food humans eat, in Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, Frankenstein, she captures question of how scientists can do this. “The world to me was a secret, which I desired to discover: to her it was a vacancy, which she sought to people with imaginations … Read more
In his speech at Georgetown University, Bernie Sanders elucidated democratic socialism and painted his vision of a reformed America- an America that is economically equal; healthy; employed; educated; and, unified with Muslim nations against ISIS. Sanders’ speech highlighted pervasive social programs that accentuated the dire need of middle class Americans for economic security and equality. … Read more
1. CVI Ware maintains a professional appearance throughout his shift. He reports to duty in a clean uniform and is well- groomed. CVI Ware’s footwear is always polished. CVI Ware’s appearance is in accordance with General Order 26-04 Dress and Appearance of Civilian Employees. He understands his responsibilities and duties as a Commercial Vehicle Inspector. … Read more
Political partisanship and an ever growing divide between the two major parties in the political landscape are becoming an increasingly popular topic of discussion. This partisanship continues to create more political gridlock in Congress, an increased level of animosity between the two parties, and impact other areas of political study that change American society. Another … Read more
The war in Vietnam in the 1960’s was an extremely controversial topic among the American public. America’s role in the war was questionable, and thousands of young men were drafted into the army against their own personal beliefs. In If I Die in a Combat Zone, author Tim O’Brien argued that the Vietnam War was … Read more
“Amanda Clark’s phone conversation came to an abrupt end when her Chevrolet Trailblazer rolled three times before landing on its roof. She’d run a stop sign and was broadsided by another driver. Metal caved in around her but the roof stayed intact and she survived with just scrapes and bruises” (Tracy). This story of Amanda … Read more
“Born in El Paso, Texas, on March 26, 1930, Sandra Day O’Connor was elected to two terms in the Arizona state senate. In 1981, Ronald Reagan nominated her to the U. S. Supreme Court. She received unanimous Senate approval, and made history as the first woman justice to serve on the nation’s highest court. O’Connor … Read more
In the words of Dinesh D’Souza during a speech he delivered to the students and faculty of Liberty University’s Convocation: “… America is a country where you can be in the driver’s seat of your own life in which your destiny is not given to you; it is constructed by you. ” I agree with … Read more
My search for a research site has brought me to various establishments, but choosing one that allows me to observe without any feelings of violations towards any individual is very tricky. My first few chosen sites felt uncomfortable, these were at a park (children playground), a bus stop, and a bank. Yes, I know. These … Read more
It is estimated that 800,000 children go missing per year. That’s more than 2,000 children per day. On Christmas Eve 1945, five children went missing. The youngest child being five and the oldest being fourteen. Many people argue that the five children didn’t go missing, but that they died in a house fire that same … Read more
Educational Gerrymandering to Avoid Racial Minorities According to a Committee on Education, in 2015 a law was enacted in New York City requiring schools to annually report school demographics in community schools and high schools. This means that New York, a relatively progressive city, is making sure that their schools can stay racially diverse because … Read more
If there is a group of people living together then laws are necessary to ensure a peaceful society and avoid disorder. The government enforces law through the police, courts and other agencies. Power can produce many positive results, but this power the government controls is often abused and in many cases they enforce law with … Read more
“Symbolism exists to adorn and enrich, not to create an artificial sense of profundity. “-Stephen King. August Wilson’s play, “Fences”, explores an African American family dealing with poverty, segregation, racism etc. in the late 1950s. The play narrows in on Troy Maxson, an African American man who had trouble facing the harsh reality of not … Read more
In this laboratory, triphenylmethanol was synthesised from reacting benzophenone and bromobenzene using Grignard reaction. As the reaction was to set up to produce a Grignard reagent and then recrystallize it to obtain pure sample. The percentage yield obtained was 55% and its melting point was 161 co which is within the literature value 160-163 co. … Read more
“… they got enough to put up with. ‘ [he said. ] I was surprised. I don’t surprise easy. ‘But that ain’t fair,’ I said finally. When the [expletive] did you start expecting anything to be fair? ‘ he asked. He didn’t sound bitter, only a little bit curious;” modern author S. E. Hinton, like … Read more
The Second Amendment and the right to bear arms has always been a part of American culture and history, the right to bear arms is as American as apple pie and westerns, but it has and always will be a hot topic and the wording and meaning of the Second Amendment comes into question frequently. … Read more
During the 1980s, when housing choices began to dwindle, homelessness became a major issue. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines homelessness as someone without a permanent home, typically living on the streets. For this visual analysis essay, the image selected is a meme of a homeless man. The text on the meme says that “Homeless people … Read more
Patient Holden Caulfield demonstrates signs of depression brought out by Allie and drinking, isolation brought out by phonies and lack of social skills, and lying tendencies brought out by his determination to protect his reputation and the innocence of children. The death of Allie promotes Holden’s depressive states, while his drinking behaviors attempt to cover … Read more
Private is to be closed, hidden, and to portray to be someone different or not themselves. However, even when people think that they are being private they really are not. Nothing is private in this day in time. On the contrary, In the book It’s Complicated, Danah Boyd presents one possible definition of privacy as … Read more
Fearful of Former Friends In our minds, we think that we would never get so fearful and paranoid that we would turn on each other and start to attack each other, all due to the paranoia. Well, we don’t know ourselves to well, then. In the teleplays [Rod Serling’s “Monsters are due on Maple Street” … Read more
In the ruckus of life, love and jealousy can become intertwined and destroy the other. Jealousy can strangle all life out of the love that has been formed over time. In Frank R. Stockton’s short story titled “The Lady or the Tiger? ”, this exact situation occurs. A youth falls in love with a king’s … Read more
This particular play is about an estranged mother and her precociously initiative daughter going on a road trip stretching from Paoli to Yellowstone, both seduced by the idea of a getaway. The daughter is living with her father who is granted full custody by the court in the divorce between her father and mother. The … Read more
The main idea for my short story began with a very simplistic and basic colour idea which led to the slow development of two main characters named Red and Blue. The idea flourished from the very basic idea to a slightly more complex one when the idea that Red would be colourless and unidentified in … Read more
I’m particularly impressed with your pacing, which is the most important aspect of creating suspense in a script. You have the innate ability to utilize the ‘slow reveal in your writing, which is a trait that is hard to teach and difficult to master. Instead of giving your audience all the facts from the outset, … Read more
“Train Stations and Barrooms” Being faced with difficult decisions is a major obstacle in the lives of adults. After conversing, many of these decisions are resolved in a favorable outcome that works for both adults. In “Hills like White Elephants,” the two adults, an American man and the girl, discuss a major issue in their … Read more
Third Sunday of Easter Year C (Homily) 10/04/2016 Fiddler on the Roof is a musical by Sheldon Harnick which had 3000 Broadway performances. It is based on the book Tevye and his Daughters by Joseph Stein, set in Tsarist Russia in 1905. The story centres on Tevye, the father of five daughters who owned a … Read more
UGG Australia is an American footwear company. It is a part of the Decker’s Outdoor Corporation. UGG is a high quality known brand in the United States as well as over one hundred and thirty other countries for footwear. Although, they do sell other products UGG is mainly known for its boots and slippers, as … Read more
As our knowledge of the universe expands, so does our imagination. Today’s science fiction movies, such as Interstellar, are based on new discoveries and research that older movies, such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, did not have. However, both movies stayed true to science, etc My goal in this paper is to discuss the accuracy … Read more